The Miami Heat are at home on Saturday night as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 16-15 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on the road on Friday night.
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Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) © Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
In Friday’s victory over the Hawks, Norman Powell led the way for the Heat as he recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Pelle Larsson added 21 points, six rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Miami will try to grab another victory on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday as they host a struggling Pacers team.
On the other side, Indiana enters Saturday’s contest with a 6-25 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Andrew Nembhard led the way for the Pacers in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points, four rebounds and eight assists while Bennedict Mathurin recorded 13 points, four rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pacers Injury Report, Will Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell Play?
For the Pacers, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Aaron Nesmith and T.J. McConnell.
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron NesmithMandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Indiana has listed Nesmith as questionable due to a left knee sprain and he has a chance to return on Saturday.
Of course, Nesmith has been sidelined due to a knee sprain since November 13 but it appears as though the young forward is nearing a return, which could come against the Heat.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9).© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Indiana has ruled out McConnell due to right hamstring soreness as he will sit out the second game of their back-to-back while Isaiah Jackson remains sidelined with a concussion.
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Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard have also been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Heat Injury Report, Will Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro Play?
On the other side, the Heat have three players listed on their injury report, including both Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
Miami Heat center Bam AdebayoSam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami has ruled out Adebayo as he will miss his second consecutive contest due to back soreness.
With Adebayo sidelined once again, Kel’el Ware will likely continue to fill in for him in the starting lineup while Nikola Jovic could also have an increased role.
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Heat have also ruled out Herro as he continues to be sidelined due to a toe injury while Terry Rozier is out as he remains away from the team.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Pacers and Heat from Miami at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.